The yield on the most liquid 10-year government bond closed at 6.77% on Wednesday, five basis points lower than the previous close. Bond prices and yields move inversely. A fall in government bond yields brings down the cost of borrowing across the economy as sovereign debt is the benchmark used to price corporate debt.
Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes ahead
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that future decisions would depend
October 1, 2026